NEW YORK (AP) — A newly found Dr. Seuss manuscript that includes the Cat within the Hat and celebrating the USA can be revealed subsequent 12 months, simply in time for America’s 250th anniversary.
“Sing the 50 States” is the primary full manuscript written by Dr. Seuss — born Theodor Geisel — to be found for the reason that posthumous launch of “What Pet Should I Get?” in 2015.
The brand new e-book goals to show readers the names of the states. “To sing the 50 United States, you have to use your brain,” the Cat within the Hat advises. “Massachusetts. Minnesota. Missouri and Montana. M-i-s-s-Mississippi. Maryland! Michigan and Maine!”
“Uncovering a new work from Ted is like finding a time capsule of his imagination,” says Susan Brandt, president and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. “’Sing the 50 States’ celebrates his boundless creativity, genius with words, and enduring ability to inspire young readers everywhere. We’re honored to share this new Dr. Seuss treasure with readers across America during such a meaningful milestone year.”
The manuscript was discovered earlier this 12 months in archival supplies on the Geisel Library at The College California San Diego. Geisel additionally left behind a canopy sketch and notes on the general artwork course. New illustrations had been carried out by artist Tom Brannon, within the model of Dr. Seuss.
Random Home Youngsters’s Books will publish the e-book on June 2, 2026, with a primary printing of 500,000 copies.
